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Men of the Hour
Gary Ludtke: Commitment, consistency lead to a trifecta in 2025 by Mary Jo David Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—men from our own […]
Obituary: David Lee Minix
David Lee Minix, age 78, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, with his three loving children by his side at Divine Living Center of Leslie. Born on December 3, 1946, in Salyersville, Kentucky, David was the son of Edwin and Earnestine (Salyers) Minix. He graduated from Stockbridge High School and spent […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Haidler
Following an extended illness, Patricia Ann Haidler passed away at her home in Gregory, Michigan on October 25, 2025 with loved ones at her side. Patty was born on July 6th, 1954, at Tachikawa AFB near Tokyo, Japan, to the late William Bernard and Frances Helen Haidler. She is survived by her sister, Maria […]
Food Assistance Is Available For Neighbors Worried About SNAP Delays
Greater Lansing Food Bank, Our Partners and Other Community Organizations are here to help Neighbors in Need of Food LANSING, MI (Oct. 29, 2025) —Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) and our partners are here for neighbors who need food.As the government shutdown continues, and with it, anticipated delays in benefit payments for the Supplemental Nutrition […]
Outreach in Action
I spy homes for used books by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Books are the plane, and the train, and the road.They are the destination, and the journey. They are home. —Anna Quindlen, “How Reading Changed My Life” Indeed, books do provide a kind of home for many readers. And after turning that final […]
Men of the Hour
Mike Williamson: A busy life built on teamwork—at home, at work, and in the community by Melissa McPherson Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, It seems drivers are more impatient than ever, and so many are riding my bumper these days! How can I get them to stop? […]
Understanding changes to Stockbridge area transportation services
Making sense of the transportation alphabet soup by Melissa McPherson At a town hall meeting held on Sept. 24 at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding area expressed both frustration and concern over the recent announcement that CATA Rural Service (CRS) would be taking over all transportation services for Stockbridge […]
Letter to the Editor
An Open Letter to the Community: As a lifelong resident of Stockbridge, I have witnessed the extent to which this town can support its members through community outreach and the connection among residents who regularly come together in a shared sense of community. However, to my dismay, I have also heard harmful rhetoric from some […]